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BNKB Games Launch Kickstarter for Unique Anime Inspired Card Game
BNKB Games launches Kickstarter campaign for Masamune, an anime-inspired card game featuring a fusion of deck-building and tower defense! Players challenge one another and a variety of monsters as one of four unique academy pupils, each with their own skills and strengths. - September 19, 2015 - BNKB Games
New Teddy Bear Brings Comfort to Refugee Children
Threadies teddy bears come in sibling pairs: for each teddy bear purchased in the US, its twin is donated to a child refugee, creating a special bond between children across the world. - September 16, 2015 - Threadies
Wisconsin Aviation Offers a Free Seminar “All About Drones”
Wisconsin Aviation, Inc.’s corporate office at Watertown, Wisconsin, announces a free seminar on Sunday, September 13, concerning the fast development of the use of drones, also referred to as “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (UAS). “Know Before You Fly” is an awareness... - September 05, 2015 - Wisconsin Aviation
Opportunity Arises with the Continuing Rise of Anime and Fantasy Toys
Anime, Fantasy and Game collectibles in store handpicked by industry experts. - August 22, 2015 - HobbyRevo
The Satirical Card Game, "Election," Arrives Just in Time to Mock the Madness of the 2016 Elections
A Mash Up of War and Poker, the Game Lets Players Win or Steal the Highest Office in the Land. - August 21, 2015 - The Election Game
Bleach Anime Replica Swords Clarification
Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., the exclusive licensed distributor of BLEACH replica swords would like to clarify some misinformation regarding BLEACH replica swords. It has come to the attention of Pacific Solution that due to some miscommunication some customers have been mistakenly informed... - August 21, 2015 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
Splash Around Launches New Self Sealing Water Balloons
The Scotland-based company, Splash Around, has launched a product sure to help customers fully enjoy their next water balloon fight. Their Self-Sealing Water Balloons are currently being sold on Amazon.com for $17.50. Each pack includes 3 bunches of 37 balloons and 3 water filler nozzle attachments. - August 20, 2015 - Splash Around
Icon Heroes to Produce ABC "Once Upon A Time" Articulated Action Figures
Icon Heroes LLC is proud to announce it has entered into an agreement with ABC Studios to create a new series of collectibles based on the hit ABC television series “Once Upon a Time.” - August 12, 2015 - Icon Heroes, LLC
Geek Fever Games Launches New Card Game, Mars vs. Earth, Following Successful Kickstarter Campaign
Geek Fever Games is proud to announce their newest release, Mars vs. Earth. Mars vs. Earth is a fast and furious card game for 3 to 10 players, playable in 30 to 60 minutes. Mars vs. Earth was originally web published as a Print & Play game in 2012, and following a successful Kickstarter campaign it is now fully published and available to the masses. - August 04, 2015 - Geek Fever Games
India’s Favorite Online Rakhi Store; Send Rakhi & Rakhi Gifts to India via Express Delivery and Free Shipping
Wondering how you can send exclusively amazing Rakhi & Rakhi Gifts without shipping charges? Then visit india.send-rakhi.com because this portal enables you to buy unique & the latest designer Rakhi for this Raksha Bandhan celebration with confidence and on time delivery. - July 31, 2015 - Send Rakhi
Decked Out in White and Ready for Play! Pocono Modern Debut the White Retro Deck Playing Cards. "Four Aces" Rocks Glass Set Match Sleek Mid-Century Modern Design.
The Retro Deck Playing Cards in white have finally arrived fresh off the printing press and are ready for the game table. Funded through Kickstarter by over 300 unique backers, the Retro Deck in white was created in tandem with the original Retro Deck Playing Cards. The decks were inspired by the... - July 22, 2015 - Pocono Modern
ActionCraft Toy Box Will Keep You PaperCrafting in the Mobile World
ActionCraft Toy Box is an arts & crafts mobile application that allows you to create/design your own paper toy, print it on 8x11 cardstock & build it using scissors, a cutter & some glue. - July 17, 2015 - Taktyl Studios
Time Vault Games is Hosting a Magic Origins Prerelease July 11-12
Time Vault Games, the top Magic: The Gathering card buyer and seller in Portland, Oregon, and the rest of the Pacific Northwest, is hosting a Magic Origins Prerelease on July 11th and 12th. On Saturday the 17th at 11:00am, there will be a 2 Headed Giant pre-release. Also on Saturday, events are being held at 12:00pm and 6:30pm. On Sunday the 18th, there will be two events, also at 12:00pm and 6:30pm. - July 10, 2015 - Time Vault Games
Crunchyroll Licenses GINTAMA Anime to Pacific Solution Marketing for Cosplay Accessories
Crunchyroll announces exclusive license agreement with Pacific Solution Marketing to produce GINTAMA replica weapons, umbrellas and cosplay accessories for North American distribution. - June 26, 2015 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
Shlii Launches Kickstarter for Merpug Plush Toys
A Kickstarter campaign to produce designer plush toys of Merpug, a character from Shlii’s Norfolk Merdogs line. - May 31, 2015 - Shlii Kawaii Toys
KORXX Cork Toys Launch Successful at Kickstarter
KORXX has successfully launched its crowdfunding campaign at Kickstarter. KORXX is the toy brand from the PLES GmbH for toys that are made out of natural cork. The funding will enable further development of the products and the company. - May 22, 2015 - PLES GmbH
Kyy Games Launches Project to Kickstart Cabals
Tabletop adaptation of the epic digital battle cards game "Cabals" on Kickstarter. The perfect fusion of card and board game. - May 21, 2015 - Kyy Games
The World’s First Collectible Beer-Related Card Game Arrives
Beer enthusiasts now have two reasons to go out. In addition to the obvious, the launch of hiphops – the world’s first collectable beer-related card game – is seeking to complete the beer-drinking experience. - May 15, 2015 - Hip Hops Cards ltd
SGS Presents UK National Measurement Office Study Results on EU RoHS Compliance
Studies show that there is still room for improvement for the EU RoHS directive. - May 15, 2015 - SGS
Game Room Guys to Distribute the New “KISS” Pinball Machine
West Michigan Owned Gaming Company is Proud to Distribute Stern Pinball’s Newest Machine - May 10, 2015 - Game Room Guys
Webble.com Gets a Design Revamp to Make Ordering a Personalized Bobblehead Doll a Breeze
HD Design Center, LLC the leader of custom bobblehead dolls updates the popular website, www.webobble.com for a more robust experience. - May 09, 2015 - HD Design Center, LLC
Clifford the Gator Bobbleheads Raising Funds for Gifford Elementary
Limited Edition Clifford the Gifford Gator bobbleheads are now available at Gifford Elementary School and www.CliffordBobbles.com. - May 08, 2015 - National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Silly Kid Games Launches 30-Day Kickstarter Campaign for New Golem Academy Action Anime Card Game
The multi-player fantasy game features four unique characters and endless training and combat sequences for an unparalleled gaming adventure enhanced by stunning original artwork. - April 24, 2015 - Silly Kid Games, LLC
Indie Bookstore Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary Celebration
The downtown Decatur Sq. will be bubbling with activity on May 2nd. A quadruple celebration of the Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary, Independent Bookstore Day, Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. Bounce houses, free comics, popsicles, crafts and so much more. - April 20, 2015 - Little Shop of Stories
Pleyworld.com: LEGO Hobbyists Can Now Win Cash Prizes for Building with Multipley
Pleyworld.com, a product of Pley.com, announces the launch of Multipley, a global contest that allows all LEGO fans to win cash for their designs. The contest runs from April 15 to July 15 and will award prizes in two categories: ages 13 and below and 14 and up. More details of the contest are available at http://www.pleyworld.com/multipley. - April 18, 2015 - Pley
Fractional Toy Story Helps Disabled Veterans and Children Enjoy the Outdoors
Fractional Toy Store now provides all terrain wheelchair rentals to help disabled veterans and children enjoy outdoor activities. - April 05, 2015 - Fractional Toy Store
Silly Kid Games Inspires a New Generation of Gamers with Games That Are Innovative, Entertaining, and Visually Appealing
The company’s soon-to-be-released Golem Academy card game entices players with an expertly crafted quest, exciting game play, and eye-popping action anime-inspired artwork. - March 27, 2015 - Silly Kid Games, LLC
Soccer City. The Strategy Board Game for Football Lovers. New Crowdfunding Campaign Coming Soon.
Please allow Elegé to give you an update on Soccer City new developments. Elegé is re-launching their Kickstarter campaign to produce the English edition of Soccer City, The Beautiful Game. - March 23, 2015 - Elege Iberica
Assumptions - a New Card Game Where Everyone Gets Stereotyped
A graphic designer from Ithaca, New York is trying to create a hilarious and simple card game where first impressions are the only impressions. - March 21, 2015 - You Think This Is A Game LLC
Strange Magic Game Releases New Game - Fortunata
The company has been in business for about twenty-five years and this is its second game to market, according to Game Developer Kent Mitchell. Mitchell says another way of looking at it is that this company has been around for a long time and is still steadily making games. - March 04, 2015 - Strange Magic Games
Pacific Solution Marketing Licensed to Produce NARUTO Anime Series Weapons Replicas
Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor and manufacturer of knives, swords and other high-end cutlery products, has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with VIZ Media, LLC to produce and market all weapons replicas featured in the popular animated series NARUTO... - February 27, 2015 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
It’s Just Soup Studies Wants to Kickstart your Tabletop RPG with Epic Hero and Villain Feat Cards
Epic Hero Cards Tabletop RPG Kickstarter - Take extra attacks, recharge spells, and fight like a boss in any RPG. - February 19, 2015 - ItsJustSoup
Bliss-Box Presents the KS for Its Universal USB Adapter
Announcing the kick off date of the 4-play from, Bliss-Box. Bliss-Box, the makers of the universal USB adapter for retro controller has built a design in a mass production scale and is now available. The 4-Play Kickstarter launch is ready for March 2015. See details here:... - February 17, 2015 - Bliss-Box
MBC3 Joins NewBoy in a Long Term Toy Partnership
MBC3, the leading kids TV channel in the MENA region, and NewBoy, the region’s leading distributor of toys, stationery, food, and nursery products, announced today a new strategic partnership that appoints NewBoy as MBC3’s toy partner. The partnership will commence on January 01, 2015... - February 11, 2015 - NewBoy FZCO
Game Designers Team Up with thegamecrafter.com for Crowdsales, a Form of Crowd Funding
Game designer, Avery Nubson, will released his card game, Wild Guns, on thegamecrafter.com as a crowdsale project. For each sale, the game gets a discount eventually reaching over 30% savings on Wild Guns. - January 28, 2015 - Nubson
Sini Protector of the Animals by Zeenie Dollz Wins the Best of the Year Award at Family Review Center
The winners of the prestigious Best of the year Award have been announced at Family Review Center. - January 02, 2015 - Family Review Center
Time Vault Games Sponsored Player, Cody Lingelbach, Takes Second in the TCGplayer Invitational
Time Vault Games, a Portland, Oregon game store, sponsored Magic: The Gathering player Cody Lingelbach in the TCGplayer invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana, the TCGplayer.com MaxPoint Series Championship. TCGplayer.com MaxPoint Series events all lead up to the MaxPoint Series Championship, one of... - December 20, 2014 - Time Vault Games
The SMART Playbook Earns 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award for Mind-Building Excellence
The SMART Playbook has been honored with a 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys. The independent Academics’ Choice Awards program and its seal of excellence are recognized worldwide by consumers and educational institutions as a mark of genuinely effective learning tools that stimulate the mind, and provide potential for the student to fully develop higher order thinking skills. - December 02, 2014 - The SMART Playbook
Innovation Direct™ to Interface with Manufacturers on Behalf of Ito's Towers Invention
An innovative new game designed to provide a number of benefits beyond entertainment, the Ito’s Towers, has been developed by Jose D. Alvarez of Winnetka, California. The invention's unique design creative and engaging rules of gameplay encourage full family participation. The Ito’s... - December 01, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
MotoTec 24V Electric Mini Bike - a Safe and Adventurous Bike for Kids
UrbanScooters.com, a renowned America based company is now offering the MotoTec Electric Mini Bike. This motorized mini bike is especially designed for kids and features two speed settings of 7 mph and 13 mph, a comfortable seat, a battery level indicator and angle adjustable handlebars that make the mini bike easier to control. - November 19, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
BrickSwag: The Ultimate Holiday Gift for LEGO Fans
Brick Builders Club offers an epic monthly membership box. It's BrickSwag for LEGO fans! For more information, please visit: http://brickswag.brickbuildersclub.com/. - November 15, 2014 - Brick Builders Club
The Magic of a Personalized Children’s Gift
We are in full swing in the season of thanks; a time that is special for many of us, regardless of what we celebrate. Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, we tend to buy the people who are special to us gifts that reflect our sentiments. There is no greater person to give a gift to than a child. Giving a special gift to a child, particularly a customized gift, is incredibly rewarding to the gift giver and absolutely special to the one who receives it. - November 14, 2014 - MyFairyTaleBooks
MotoTec Electric Speed Go 36V Electric Skateboard Now Offered by UrbanScooters.com
UrbanScooters.com has introduced a new product - the "MotoTec Electric Speed-Go 36V Electric Skateboard." This skateboard has a 500 watt motor that drives a skater to speeds of up to 20mph. The product is uniquely designed with two wheels instead of four. - November 12, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Juvenile and Childcare Products: SGS to Hold Seminar on Regulation Updates
SGS to hold a seminar on juvenile and childcare products regulation updates on 20 November 2014 in Aix-en-Provence, France. - November 06, 2014 - SGS
Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way
Yellow Scope Aims to Make a Different Kind of Science Kit for Girls
Yellow Scope, a Portland-based startup creating rigorous science kits for girls, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $25,000. The campaign will run through December 22, 2014. - November 05, 2014 - Yellow Scope
Innovation Direct™ to Introduce Octopong Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry
An innovative and functional new twist on a widely popular game, the Octopong, has been developed by Jade Burnett of Arvada, Colorado. The invention's unique design provides its users a version of the game Beer Pong that offers a number of advantages over the conventional form that currently exists. - November 03, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Help Put a Smile on Every Child’s Face This Holiday Season
BrickWarriors has just started their 4th annual Toys for Tots promotion. From Nov 1st through Nov 30th, they're going to be donating 5% of all online sales to Toys for Tots. BrickWarriors LLC offers custom Lego compatible helmets, armor, weapons, and accessories. All BrickWarriors toys fit seamlessly with LEGO minifigures. For more information about BrickWarriors, please visit their website. - November 02, 2014 - BrickWarriors
SGS Complimentary Live Webinar: Are Your Juvenile Products Safe?
Everything professionals need to know about the EU chemical requirements. - November 01, 2014 - SGS
Town Square Toys Celebrating 4th Anniversary with Week Long Celebration
Town Square Toys is the premier toy store in Mansfield. As a "thank you" to their loyal customers they are hosting giveaways and prizes during their week-long, fourth anniversary celebration. - October 18, 2014 - Town Square Toys